Alissa Gears Up for Freshman Year!

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This has been a very interesting week for me! At the beginning of it, I had my college orientation (I went on a cruise with my roommates on the second day!), so for those three days I got a feel for what it will be like to live at St. John's!

First off, the campus is huge. It takes a few minutes to walk from building to building, and there are a lot of hills and stairs. So not only will I get a small workout from just walking to my classes, but I'll also have lots of great places to go jogging. I also got a taste of what the food is like in the dining hall, which honestly worried me a bit. There is a huge selection, but most of it is similar to what you'd find at a fast food place.

Luckily there is a nutritionist on campus, and I plan to meet with her to talk about my options. There's also a small kitchen in the residence hall, so I can cook some of my own food.

Since it's been hard for me to find a free minute to go to the gym, I've realized that the best time for me to work out is in the mornings before work starts. My favorite part about summer is not waking up early for school (and some mornings I feel like skipping the workout and getting more sleep!), but once I get up and start my cardio routine I'm not tired anymore, and I feel so much more refreshed by the time I leave for work.